This is a sub-page of Devil May Cry 2.
In December 2002, Capcom released a short trial version of Devil May Cry 2. The demo was bundled with magazines, distributed in retail stores, and included with rental copies. It features two playable missions: the first half of Dante's opening mission and the second half of Lucia's.
Frontend Graphics#
Various frontend assets differ from the final release.
Title Screen#
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Upon selecting any option on the title screen, only the gunshot sound effect plays; the "Devil May Cry" voice clip isnt present.
Mission 1#
After pressing "New Game", the game starts the player at Mission 1, the prologue with Dante & Lucia inside the museum is completely missing. The mission start graphic is also slightly crustier than the final game.
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The cutscene introducing the Bound Agony (Aganofinis) demon is made up of basic animations instead of a full cutscene.
Mission 2#
Although based on Lucia's first mission from the retail game, the demo has players control Dante instead. The mission begins inside the clock tower, skipping half the level.
Minor Differences#
• Rebellion is reflective in some parts, something absent in the final game however Lucia and Trish still retain this in the final game. • Mission 1 does not have Eye of the Wind playing, only an ambience plays. •